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Roukie Family History

Roukie Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Reekie, Roske, Bouie, Rouse, Louie, Roggie, Koskie, Route, Rorie

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Where is the Roukie family from?

You can see how Roukie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roukie family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Roukie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roukie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Roukie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roukie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Roukie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roukie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Roukie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Roukie. For the veterans among your Roukie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roukie lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1982, in the United States, Roukie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Roukie in 1978 was 68, and 71 in 1982.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roukie ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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